| ID (ISN) del documento | 58697 |
| Número CIS |
92-1591 |
| ISSN - Título de la serie |
0037-5675 - Singapore Medical Journal |
| Año |
1989 |
| Número de serie |
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| Autor(es) |
Ho S.F., Wong P.H., Kwok S.F. |
| Título |
Study on the health hazards of scrap metal cutters |
| Información bibliográfica |
1989, Vol.30, p.535-538. 15 ref. |
| Resumen |
The 54 scrap metal cutters employed by a shipbreaking and foundry plant in Singapore were matched with controls (construction workers), interviewed and given medical examinations. Most were contract workers paid on a piece-work basis. No respirators were provided or worn. The workers were unaware of the potential hazards of metal fumes. Cough, rhinitis and skin burns were more prevalent among the cutters than among controls. Blood lead levels exceeded the biological threshold limit value of 70µg/100L in 10 of them. The 10 were transferred temporarily to other work and advised in respirator use. Personal sampling for airborne lead in the workplace gave levels of 0.01-0.57mg/m3 (ACGIH TLV: 0.15mg/m3); the values were correlated with the lead content of paint on the metal being cut. Plant management was advised of the need for protective equipment and periodic medical examinations. |
| Descriptores (primarios) |
higiene laboral; condiciones de trabajo; desguaces de barcos; corte y entresacado de la chatarra |
| Descriptores (secundarios) |
Singapur; informe; paises en desarrollo; fiebre de los fundidores; quemaduras; plomo |
| Tipo de documento |
D - Artículos periódicos |
| País / Estado o Provincia | Singapur |
| Tema(s) |
Metalurgia, trabajo de los metales
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Industrias y ocupaciones
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| Navegación por categoria(s) |
Shipwrecking
Metal reclamation and scrap metal industries
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